Government Food Service Contract Lead

DRTC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DRTC in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Dining Facility Operations Manager to lead the Tinker Air Force Base contract. This full-time role oversees contract compliance, budgets, and daily food service operations, while guiding a team and serving as the primary liaison with government representatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of food service management experience, a culinary or related associate degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of food service management experience required (TFM experience preferred).
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance programs, training methods, and commercial food service equipment required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort with technology required.

Responsibilities

• Contract Oversight & Leadership: Manage all aspects of the Tinker Food Service Contract; liaison with COR; ensure compliance with PWS, AbilityOne, SourceAmerica, DOD, OSHA, USDOL, and SCA regs; maintain systems and procedures; inform leadership of performance and risks; lead staff.
• Food Service Operations: Collaborate on menu planning, staffing, training; ensure food safety, sanitation, storage, and service standards; oversee equipment replacement; review customer feedback; stay current on culinary trends and industry best practices.
• Compliance & Administration: Maintain SourceAmerica, AbilityOne, and contract compliance docs; participate in agency meetings; maintain HIPAA confidentiality; support audits and reviews.
• Fiscal Accountability: Develop and manage annual contract budget; approve purchases; ensure budget adherence; prepare analyses for opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DRTC in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Dining Facility Operations Manager to lead the Tinker Air Force Base contract. This full-time role oversees contract compliance, budgets, and daily food service operations, while guiding a team and serving as the primary liaison with government representatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of food service management experience, a culinary or related associate degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and